Convent of Saint Francis (remains) and Church

Category: Religious Architecture > Convent

District: Leiria > Leiria > Leiria > Bairro dos Anjos

Classification

Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1984.

History

, Founded in 1232 in Rocio de Leiria (now Luís de Camões Garden).

, Moved closer to the Lis River due to flooding, with the support of King D. João I.

, Church inaugurated in 1562.

, Remodeling in the late 18th century.

Use of the Convent

, After the extinction of religious orders, it was handed over to the City Council in 1851.

, Served as a prison for some time.

, The project for the Town Hall did not go ahead and was built in a different location.

Reuse and Alterations

, In 1921, it was ceded to the Leiriense Milling Company.

, Modifications by Ernesto Korrodi, retaining only the cloisters.

Current State of the Church

, Closed in 1950 due to degradation.

, Restoration works in 1992 revealed 15th-century frescoes.

, Simple facade with Renaissance details.

, Interior with a single nave, 16th-century altars, and wooden ceiling.

, Chapel of the Third Order, built in 1719, annexed to the choir.

Current Use

, Open to the public.

, Place of worship and cultural events such as exhibitions and concerts.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igreja_e_Convento_de_São_Francisco_(Leiria)

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt